Tawa
Wellington
Popular places to visit
Te Papa
See, smell and touch the exhibits at New Zealand’s hi-tech and interactive free national museum.
Wellington Central Business District
Wellington Central Business District is just one of the places to see in Wellington, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.
Cuba Street Mall
Enjoy artisan coffees, sample specialty foods, browse through vintage shops or hunt for retro bargains in Wellington's bohemian heart.
Courtenay Place
Shop, wine and dine in this culinary hot spot on one of Wellington's most fashionable streets.
The Weta Cave
Learn the special effects secrets behind films such as The Lord of the Rings and Avatar with a tour through this Academy Award-winning studio.
Zealandia
Your best chance of seeing rare native species in the wild, this eco-attraction is a fenced valley that protects many native bird species.
Things to do
Seal Coast Safari - Exclusive access to Wellington's secret coast
Wellington's Original HD LOTR Experience - includes Weta Tour
Craft beers & car museum - Half Day Tour incl beverage samples
Wellington: Return Cable Car Ticket
Remutaka Rail Trail Mountain Bike Explorer Cycle Tour
Top hotels in Tawa
Bucket Tree Lodge
Nice and clean, good amenities. Quiet
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Clean and the staffs are very friendly. Thank you for having us very much appreciated.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington Airport
I was so happy with the customer service , Very helpful and I will recommend them to friends and family who travel to Wellington New Zealand in the future. 💯 recommendation from myself
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Rydges Wellington
Nice modern hotel with helpful staff. We chose a room with a sea view and enjoyed it.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Gilmer Apartment Hotel
Great hotel - very comfortable, clean with friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Bolton Hotel
The room was very clean, and the staff were excellent and very friendly. The mini bar was well stocked and the prices were very reasonable. Most hotels today don’t provide a complete toilet amenities kit, so I was very impressed with the management for including this. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay ...
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Tawa
Linden
While Linden isn't home to many top sights, Wellington City Walkways and Pataka Museum of Arts and Culture are some notable places to visit nearby.
Grenada North
When in Grenada North, you can plan a visit to Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Takapu Valley
While there might not be top attractions in Takapu Valley, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Queensgate Shopping Centre and Petone Foreshore.
Churton Park
Churton Park might not have many top sights, but Petone Foreshore and Interislander Ferry Terminal are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Grenada Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Grenada Village and surrounding area, you can visit Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
Glenside
Though Glenside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Petone Foreshore and Queensgate Shopping Centre.
